December 08, 2023
The YUFA Executive Committee at its meeting on December 8, 2023, endorsed the statement below that was passed by the Steward’s Council. -- The YUFA Steward’s Council demands the reinstatement of our colleagues – faculty, students, and staff – that York University has unilaterally placed on leave because they have...
December 05, 2023
Nominations for YUFA Officer positions beginning June 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026 term (with the exception of the 2023-2025 Chief Steward vacancy) have now closed. Voting will take place from 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 to 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Eligible voters will receive...
November 29, 2023
More than 200 members attended the YUFA General Membership Meeting Agenda on November 21st. The Executive Committee reported on the two offers from the Employer regarding retroactive salary increases now that Bill 124 is no longer in force. Bill 124 limited increases in salary to 1% each year for the...
November 29, 2023
On November 8, 2023, YUFA supported the York Federation of Students in its participation in the National Day of Action. During the Day of Action students at York University and from across Canada called for free education for all; grants not loans; and education justice. Professor Patrick Phillips, Vice President...
November 29, 2023
The York University Psychology Clinic is located on the Keele campus at York U, with some services available virtually. We offer therapy and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most services are provided by MA and PhD students in the clinical psychology programs at York U and...
November 29, 2023
YUFA has received the following nominations for Executive Officer positions for the 2024-2026 Elections: President: Arthur Hilliker Treasurer: Paul Evans Vice President External: Patrick Phillips Vice President External: Livy Visano As a reminder, during the two weeks that nominations can be submitted (November 20 to December 4), candidate names will...
November 29, 2023
Frederic (Fred) Weizmann completed his PhD in psychology at Ohio State University in 1966. He joined York University in 1972 where he remained until his retirement in 2005. His research interests were in the historical and theoretical foundations of developmental psychology and child development. He was a dedicated supporter of...
November 29, 2023
On November 21st, the Federal government announced it will amend the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, to exclude public post-secondary educational institutions from becoming the subject of proceedings under either Act. These Acts were infamously used by Laurentian University in 2021 cut 58 undergraduate and...
November 23, 2023
This Town Hall is designed to be a space where YUFA members in Lassonde (tenure track & CLAs) can come together and discuss different issues currently facing Lassonde members such as academic program restructuring, low enrolments, workload & overwork issues, collegial governance concerns, and issues with the School's accreditation. Please...
November 23, 2023
A Leave Fellowship Fund (Article 19.30 of the YUFA Collective Agreement of $500,000 is available to provide peer-adjudicated additional grants up to 10% of academic base salary to sabbaticants. The grants shall be subject to the conditions set out in Article 20.17 (b) of the Collective Agreement. The Leave Fellowship...